In situ Electron Microscopy for Nanomaterial Synthesis
Contact: Federico PANCIERA
Our research harnesses state-of-the-art in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to push the boundaries of materials science, providing unprecedented insights into atomic-scale dynamic processes.
A key strength of our approach is the novel integration of molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) within a TEM, a capability exclusive to the NanoMAX TEM at the CIMEX microscopy facility, École Polytechnique. This cutting-edge technique allows for precise control over material growth within the TEM, enabling real-time observation of growth mechanisms and direct study of dynamic transformations at the atomic level.
Central to our success is our extensive in-house expertise, which spans the fabrication of TEM-compatible chips, continuous development of specialized hardware, and advanced data analysis workflows. This integrated approach positions us at the forefront of in-situ TEM research, bridging fundamental science and applied innovation.
For access to the NanoMAX in-situ TEM equipment, please contact us directly or through the METSA network.
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Selected Publications (since 2018)
- Debra P Wilson, A S Sokolovskii, Ray R LaPierre, Federico Panciera, Frank Glas, Vladimir G Dubrovskii. Modeling the dynamics of interface morphology and crystal phase change in self-catalyzed GaAs nanowires. Nanotechnology, 2020. Source Document
- Federico Panciera, Zhaslan Baraissov, Gilles Patriarche, Vladimir G Dubrovskii, Frank Glas, Laurent Travers, Utkur Mirsaidov, Jean-Christophe Harmand. Phase selection in self-catalysed GaAs nanowires. Nano Letters, 2020. PDF Project Source Document
- Zhaslan Baraissov, Antoine Pacco, Siddardha Koneti, Geeta Bisht, Federico Panciera, Frank Holsteyns, Utkur Mirsaidov. Selective Wet Etching of Silicon Germanium in Composite Vertical Nanowires. ACS applied materials & interfaces, 2019. Source Document
- Zhaslan Baraissov, Federico Panciera, Laurent Travers, Jean-Christophe Harmand, Utkur Mirsaidov. Growth Dynamics of Gallium Nanodroplets Driven by Thermally Activated Surface Diffusion. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 2019. PDF Source Document
- Éric Ngo, Federico Panciera, Jean-Christophe Harmand, Weixi Wang, Martin Foldyna, Pere Roca i Cabarrocas, Laurent Travers, Ileana Florea, Jean-Luc Maurice. Molecular Beam Epitaxy of Germanium in the Atomic-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope. Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2019. Source Document
- Federico Panciera, Jerry Tersoff, Andrew D Gamalski, Mark C Reuter, Dmitri Zakharov, Eric A Stach, Stephan Hofmann, Frances M Ross. Surface crystallization of liquid Au-Si and its impact on catalysis. Advanced Materials, 2018. PDF Video Source Document
- Jean-Christophe Harmand, Gilles Patriarche, Frank Glas, Federico Panciera, Ileana Florea, Jean-Luc Maurice, Laurent Travers, Yannick Ollivier. Atomic step flow on a nanofacet. PRL, 2018. Video Source Document
